Somadina by Akwaeke Emezi
Emezi dabbles in an entire lot, from grownup novels to poetry to YA, and of their newest, we’re dropped right into a fantastical West African world, the place Somadina and her twin brother Jayaike stay as finest mates. They begin off being nearly inseparable till their powers emerge as soon as they arrive of age, and out of the blue, every little thing is totally different. Whereas Jayaike’s powers are enchanting and alluring, Somadina’s strikes worry of their neighbors. Then, Jayaike goes lacking, and Somadina units out to seek out him. She’ll should courageous a sacred forest, otherwordly touring, and locations the place her soul could also be separated from her physique, all for the sake of her brother.